Buying a dealership is only the beginning. Getting the technology ready for Day One requires coordination across the DMS, users, security, computers, networks, payment systems, phones, vendors, and more. See how OWL Automotive Consulting helped Pharr Nissan of Chesterton bring the moving pieces together and transition from acquisition to ongoing operations.

OWL Automotive Consulting announces a new chapter in its leadership as co-founder Sally Lopez assumes full ownership of the firm and the role of Founder and CEO. With more than 38 years of automotive industry experience, Lopez will lead OWL's continued growth and expansion of services for dealerships nationwide.

Today's dealerships depend on technology across every department, from DMS and OEM applications to service lane tools, accounting systems, networks, and cybersecurity. But managing an increasingly complex technology environment can pull valuable time and resources away from running the dealership. In this blog post, we explore what Managed IT Services really mean for dealerships, the difference between fully managed and co-managed IT, and why more dealer groups are choosing an automotive-focused MSP. Learn how the right IT partner can help reduce downtime, strengthen cybersecurity, support dealership technology, and provide the strategic guidance needed to scale and plan for future growth.